Smilde weather in August (Drenthe, Netherlands)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Smilde this August? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Smilde during August, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August marks the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 23°C, cooling off to about 13°C at night.

Precipitation

Smilde in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 188 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Smilde climate page with graphs.

 

Smilde, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 39% *  

* Data from: Assen, the Netherlands (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the Netherlands in August

Find out more about the weather in the Netherlands and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Smilde, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Smilde.

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